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[[File:Windows 10 VR headset virtual space.png|thumb|Figure 1. Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update VR headset virtual space (Image: www.digitaltrends.com)]] | [[File:Windows 10 VR headset virtual space.png|thumb|Figure 1. Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update VR headset virtual space (Image: www.digitaltrends.com)]] | ||
Windows 10 Creators Update is a new update for Microsoft’s operating system that introduces several new features, including 3D and Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities <ref name=”1”> Wintellect (2016). Windows 10 ‘Creators Update’ will include new 3D, virtual reality features. Retrieved From http://www.wintellect.com/devcenter/paulballard/windows-10-creators-update-will-include-new-3d-virtual-reality-features</ref>. The company’s intention is to cross the chasm between Augmented Reality (AR) and VR by introducing a new concept that will be part of the strategy for Microsoft Creators Update: Mixed Reality (MR) <ref name=”2”> Zelenika, K. (2017). Windows 10 Creators Update with mixed reality launches. Retrieved from https://vrworld.com/2017/04/10/microsoft-windows-10-creators-mixed-reality/</ref>. | Windows 10 Creators Update is a new update for Microsoft’s operating system that introduces several new features, including 3D and [[Virtual Reality]] (VR) capabilities <ref name=”1”> Wintellect (2016). Windows 10 ‘Creators Update’ will include new 3D, virtual reality features. Retrieved From http://www.wintellect.com/devcenter/paulballard/windows-10-creators-update-will-include-new-3d-virtual-reality-features</ref>. The company’s intention is to cross the chasm between [[Augmented Reality]] (AR) and VR by introducing a new concept that will be part of the strategy for Microsoft Creators Update: [[Mixed Reality]] (MR) <ref name=”2”> Zelenika, K. (2017). Windows 10 Creators Update with mixed reality launches. Retrieved from https://vrworld.com/2017/04/10/microsoft-windows-10-creators-mixed-reality/</ref>. | ||
Microsoft partnered with various companies, such as Acer, Lenovo, and Asus, to release VR headsets that are based on Windows 10. These are intended to be affordable, simple to setup, and low on minimal requirements when compared to head-mounted displays (HMDs) like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. The company’s objective is to bring mixed reality to the masses <ref name=”2”></ref>. | Microsoft partnered with various companies, such as Acer, Lenovo, and Asus, to release [[VR headsets]] that are based on Windows 10. These are intended to be affordable, simple to setup, and low on minimal requirements when compared to [[head-mounted display|head-mounted displays]] (HMDs) like the [[Oculus Rift]] or [[HTC Vive]]. The company’s objective is to bring mixed reality to the masses <ref name=”2”></ref>. | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update has several new mixed reality features, allowing the users to experience Windows 10 apps, games, movies, TV, and music in a new way <ref name=”2”></ref>. This platform will have a big focus on 3D creativity; this includes generating 3D images and uploading and downloading 3D objects from a newly launched community website. One of the biggest aspects of the Creators Update is how users will use and view 3D content in VR headsets <ref name=”3”> Parrish, K. (2016). Windows 10 Creators Update bundles VR and AR, partner headsets start at $300. Retrieved from https://www.digitaltrends.com/virtual-reality/windows-10-creators-update-vr-ar-headsets-spring-2017/</ref>. | Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update has several new mixed reality features, allowing the users to experience Windows 10 apps, games, movies, TV, and music in a new way <ref name=”2”></ref>. This platform will have a big focus on 3D creativity; this includes generating 3D images and uploading and downloading 3D objects from a newly launched community website. One of the biggest aspects of the Creators Update is how users will use and view 3D content in VR headsets <ref name=”3”> Parrish, K. (2016). Windows 10 Creators Update bundles VR and AR, partner headsets start at $300. Retrieved from https://www.digitaltrends.com/virtual-reality/windows-10-creators-update-vr-ar-headsets-spring-2017/</ref>. | ||
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Microsoft officially announced the Windows 10 Creators Update during a press conference in October 2016. In December 2016, during the WinHEC conference, the company further announced its partnerships with HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer and ASUS to create more affordable VR headsets <ref name=”2”></ref> <ref name=”3”></ref>. | Microsoft officially announced the Windows 10 Creators Update during a press conference in October 2016. In December 2016, during the WinHEC conference, the company further announced its partnerships with HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer and ASUS to create more affordable VR headsets <ref name=”2”></ref> <ref name=”3”></ref>. | ||
During the October presentation, Microsoft showed some features of the Creators Update, including its compatibility with HoloLens. They also used partner companies’ VR headsets to demonstrate the creation and handling of 3D objects, and 3D interaction with Microsoft Edge <ref name=”3”></ref>. | During the October presentation, Microsoft showed some features of the Creators Update, including its compatibility with [[HoloLens]]. They also used partner companies’ VR headsets to demonstrate the creation and handling of 3D objects, and 3D interaction with Microsoft Edge <ref name=”3”></ref>. | ||
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